🌍 Reducing Sickle Cell Burden in Nigeria

Reducing the Burden of Sickle Cell Disorder

Olive Sickle Cell Initiative is a nonprofit organisation working to reduce the sickle cell burden in Nigeria through genotype education, free screening, advocacy, counselling, community engagement, and educational support for vulnerable children.

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15K+

Beneficiaries

9K+

Screenings

900+

Warriors

36+

Schools

40+

Churches

14+

Communities

For many sickle cell warriors, the pain is not only physical. It is emotional, psychological, social, and sometimes financial. OSCI exists to change this story.

Supporting Warriors

iCare Scholarship

Free Genotype Screening

Community Engagement

About Us

Olive Sickle Cell Initiative (OSCI) is a nonprofit founded in 2016 and registered with the CAC in 2021. We reduce the burden of sickle cell disorder through education, advocacy, screening, psychosocial support, and community engagement.

Our volunteers are not just helpers — many have a “sickle cell story”: they are warriors, parents, siblings, or friends. This lived experience gives our work compassion and credibility.

Mission: To reduce the burden of sickle cell disorder in Nigeria through education, awareness, advocacy, screening, psychosocial support, community engagement, and empowerment.

Vision: A Nigeria where every young person understands their genotype, every affected family receives support, and every warrior lives with dignity and hope.

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Registered: CAC 164947 (2021)

Headquarters: Anambra State, Nigeria

Founded 2016

We believe sickle cell disorder is not only medical — it is social, emotional, educational, and economic. Our work focuses on prevention and support.

Our Work · Programmes

Six major pillars driving change across Nigeria — each one designed to reduce the burden of sickle cell disorder.

Education & Awareness

School campaigns, church visits, radio & social media.

Prevention

Advocacy

Engaging churches, traditional rulers, policymakers.

Policy

Free Genotype Screening

Reducing financial barriers to know your genotype.

Health

Psychological Support

Counselling, mentorship, support groups for warriors & families.

Wellness

Philanthropy & Patient Support

Medical, referral, welfare & school support.

Care

Community Engagement

Sickle cell clubs, outreaches in schools, churches, public spaces.

Community

Our Impact So Far

Real change, real lives.

15K+

beneficiaries

9K+

screenings

900+

warriors supported

36+

schools reached

40+

churches engaged

14+

communities

incompatible couples

hospitals

health workers

320+

referrals

iCare scholars

45+

volunteers

OSCI’s work goes beyond awareness. We help people know their genotype, guide couples, support warriors, influence institutions, and give vulnerable children access to education.

iCare Scholarship Project

Helping young sickle cell warriors stay in school.

6 children enrolled

All under 11, supported through primary education.

5 years active

Featured Story

Little Master Chukwude was withdrawn from school due to crises. After his mother reached out, OSCI enrolled him from Primary 3 to Primary 6.

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Give a young warrior the chance to learn, grow, and dream. Support now

Do You Want to be Part of Our Impact Story?

We welcome volunteers with a “sickle cell story” — warriors, family, friends, or advocates.

Volunteer areas: Medical outreach, screening, counselling, school campaigns, advocacy, media, fundraising, photography, social media, event planning, mentorship, scholarship support.

Join us in reducing sickle cell pain through love, hope, and action.